Fall is upon us, and you know what that means! Pumpkin season is here. Come to the Pleasanton Café between Monday, October 21st and Thursday, October 24th for our guess the gourd weight contest! Click below to submit your guess about how much the gourd weighs for a chance to win a gift basket. Winner […]
Join us during lunch on April 22 for a carbon ranking tabling event! Learn more about food's role in climate change and how switching everyday food choices can have a big impact.
Help us honor one of of our culinary team members, Victor Cotzojay, for Hispanic Heritage Month! On Wednesday, October 11 Victor will be sharing recipes from his home country of Guatemala. Wednesday, October 11 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Classics Station Click here for the Pepian Con Pollo recipe Click here for the Vegetarian Hilachas […]
A special hands-on cooking class with Bon Appetit chefs and Healthy Kids educators!
Ease the pain of daylight saving’s time change with a complimentary espresso shot.
A celebration fit for a king (cake)! Join us in the café for the best of Mardi Gras food traditions and festivities.
This week's C.H.E.F. dinner comes straight from the heart!
Words cannot espresso how much you mean to us but maybe this month's mocha special can try!
This month we celebrate the color and zing of winter citrus.
This month we celebrate the color and zing of winter citrus.
This month we celebrate the color and zing of winter citrus.
This month we celebrate the color and zing of winter citrus.
Soothe your inner artist with our hands-on Wreath Workshop in a fun, casual atmosphere as you learn from a local expert, enjoy a holiday beverage bar, and converse with friends and colleagues.
Taco lovers might celebrate Taco Tuesday, but this week you're going to want to push that back a couple days .
Pirates, princess, and super heroes too….It’s a costume contest and we’re inviting you!
Guess the pumpkin's weight to win!
See what's cooking in the East Bay, with Carolyn Jung and Chef Loren Goodwin.
Join us in rediscovering the diversity of this iconic fruit by sharing apple-inspired dishes.
Get ready to savor the tomato as we present Tomato Week.
Enjoy the early fall weather with this special outdoor patio barbecue lunch.
Our new curated seasonal sample box containing the upcoming seasonal highlights for food and wellness.
Enjoy a free peach, learn a little bit about this fruit, and take a look at the various health benefits they provide.
Go beyond the fruit salad and enjoy flavorful chef specials featuring summer melons.
Bon Appétit would like to invite your elementary school-aged children to the Oracle Pleasanton café for a two hour summertime event featuring activities in healthy eating, drinking, and cooking. In this fun and interactive program, chef Steven and his team invite the kids to join us for a hands-on cooking class for your children, demonstrating […]
Bon Appétit would like to invite your elementary school-aged children to the Oracle Pleasanton café for a two hour summertime event featuring activities in healthy eating, drinking, and cooking. In this fun and interactive program, chef Steven and his team invite the kids to join us for a hands-on cooking class for your children, demonstrating […]
Warm weather brings summery treasures and seasonal stone fruits are at the top of the list.
You're going to fall in love with this raspberry-rose affogato made special just for this Valentine's Day event.
Come see why we love you, shop for special gifts, and try our special Love Potion #9 mocha!
Thanksgiving starts today with your cafe team creating a special lunch with all the festive fixings.
It’s pumpkin! No, it’s pecan, or maybe it’s cheesecake?! Let us help you choose your holiday pie with a sampling of this year's house-made favorites.
Taco lovers might celebrate Taco Tuesday, but this week you're going to want to push that back a couple days .
Celebrates Munich's famed festival in true German food tradition and spirit!
Learn how protein plays a critical role in the body from building and maintaining muscles to keeping your hair, nails, and skin healthy with today's cafe event.
The day coffee aficionados look forward to all year is finally here. Join us for National Coffee Day.
Take the Tomato Week celebration home with today's farmer's table.
Today's event aids in choosing reasonable portions of quality, nutrient-rich foods most of the time with the occasional “indulgent” item that will help you feel more satisfied with your choices. Enjoy the “indulgent” items as special treats.
Today in the café spice up your lunch with a chef special featuring turmeric, learn there’s more to this spice, and take home a recipe.
Enjoy the summer with this special patio barbecue lunch.
With our Whole Foods wellness theme, learn what nutrients build on one another to provide even greater benefits to your health.
Good hydration supports brain focus, body temperature regulation, and absorption of essential nutrients —important reasons to stay hydrated.
Enjoy the summer with this special patio barbecue lunch.
Research suggests that the best way to ensure you’re getting a variety of phytonutrients is to “eat a rainbow” of deeply colored plant-based foods. The color of a fruit or vegetable is usually an indication of the type of phytonutrient that the plant contains.
Join us in your café as we celebrate the festivities by cooking up some cinco-star Mexican cuisine made-from-scratch.
Made entirely from plants, the Impossible Burger looks, smells, cooks, and tastes like ground beef but with a much smaller environmental footprint.
Make Tax Day a little less taxing by enjoying no sales tax in the cafés today.
Today our Food Your Well-Being activity shares tips and tastes for fueling intervals for optimal performance.
Today we honor what might be the combination most iconic to childhood in America: the peanut butter and jelly.
As part of our LOCALS program, we’ll be bringing the local community from the outside in for a lunch time tasting and introduction to our latest catering partner.
Today join us in the cafe as we introduce guest author Liza Gershman who will be sharing the authentic flavor and heart of Cuban cuisine, with her latest cookbook, Cuban Flavor.
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dream into summer’s magic.” – Adrienne Cook
Celebrate your love of math with food (or vice versa) with today's PI Day celebration.
Today's cafe activity gives you the power to make informed decisions about your food choices.
Today the cafe will highlight the radish!
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil that special someone!
Today we will have a lunchtime activity table about the different types of fats and demonstrate creative ways to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.
Today enjoy a few chef specials inspired by this Sunday's big game!
Made entirely from plants, the Impossible Burger looks, smells, cooks, and tastes like ground beef but with a much smaller environmental footprint.
This month's Food for Your Well-Being theme demonstrates how to incorporate food swaps that reduce calories and boost flavor and satiety.
This month we celebrate the color and zing of winter citrus.
While we make necessary repairs to the cafe, your culinary team will continue to offer limited services.
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
It’s pumpkin! No, it’s pecan, or maybe it’s cheesecake?! Let us help you choose your holiday pie with a sampling of this year's house-made favorites.
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Pirates, Princess, and super Heroes too….It’s a costume party and we’re inviting you!
Show up in costume today to get discount off your purchase!
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Learn the basics of making stock.
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Today the cafe team shares what it means to deglaze a pan, how you deglaze and why you use this important technique in your kitchen the correct way.
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Brunoise is a French cooking term meaning to cut a vegetable into small cubes of precise and uniform measurement - learn more about this in today's chef tip
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
If you haven't yet heard of poké (pronounced POH-keh), that's bound to change with today's chef special.
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Grab your co-workers and join us for Thursday Happy Hour – great prices, great fun and great festive atmosphere!
C.H.E.F.S. (Carry Home Everything For Supper) is a dinner program offering freshly prepared meals for families on the go
Join us for this fun interactive program where kids are encouraged to think like chefs and embark on a food adventure.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Start your food revolution today with authentic French cafe specials.
North Bay artisan coffee roaster Equator Coffees & Teas and their speciality blends join us as the new espresso bar partners.
North Bay artisan coffee roaster Equator Coffees & Teas and their specialty blends join us as the new espresso bar partners.
It may sound corny but how much do you know about corn? All week the cafés feature chef specials focusing on this American staple.
Sugar sneaks its way into many foods and beverages that may surprise you! Join us for this lunch time event and learn how you can become sugar savvy!
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's BRINING station special.
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's JULIENNE station special.
Today we begin celebrating all things strawberry while supporting our local farmers and encouraging the healthy indulgence.
Research suggests that the best way to ensure you’re getting a variety of phytonutrients is to “eat a rainbow” of deeply colored plant-based foods. The color of a fruit or vegetable is usually an indication of the type of phytonutrient that the plant contains.
Created by the beloved Star Wars story and the fandom that binds our galaxy together, today, May 4th, is the grassroots tradition of “May the Fourth Be with You”. Our cafe will party like an Ewok with fun treats and even funnier puns.
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's SEAR station special.
Today our Food Your Well-Being activity shares tips and tastes for fueling intervals for optimal performance.
Foods that are good for the earth are often the same ones that are the most nutritious. Join us in celebrating the best Spring has to offer with our Season Showcase.
Our chefs are sharing their how-to's with today's BRAISE station special.
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dream into summer’s magic.” – Adrienne Cook
You don’t have to be a mathematician to take part of this infinitely fun promotion.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month, this activity serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices.
Eat, drink, and celebrate Fat Tuesday!
Fall in love….with your bakery! Beginning 2/10, you’ll be able to pick-up treats made from the Redwood Shores 300 Bakery.
Today, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to prepare healthy, delicious DIY Cold-Infusion Oils incorporating healthy fats.
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with a taste of authentic Chinese dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients.
This month's Food For Your Well-Being theme demonstrates how to incorporate food swaps that reduce calories and boost flavor and satiety.
Today we invite you to take a moment to pause and engage your senses while creating your own tea blend.
Today, we’ll be featuring an early celebration meal with Turkey, a choice of 4 sides, and salad.
Today we are focusing on sharing how to party-smart and enjoy special occasions the healthy way.
As part of the 2-day Dia de los Taco celebration, join us in the café for a special menu honoring the beloved taco.
Fall is the time to go crazy for apples! Discover and taste different varieties during Applefest.
Today we discuss personal health and the environmental benefits of consuming plant-based proteins. We’ll also provide strategies for replacing animal proteins with those from plants.
No need to fly to Munich this year to celebrate Oktoberfest, Chef James and team will be serving German inspired lunch specials.
Excited to celebrate wild salmon for #SeafoodMonth. See our specials and learn why we avoid farmed salmon.
As we begin to embrace the new Fall season, today we celebrate with our final summer barbecue.
Purchase local, seasonal fresh-from-the-farm produce.
Portions count. Today in the cafe, learn to recognize the right amount for you with portion distortion well-being activity.
All week long, your cafe will celebrate O' Mato week with tomato-themed edibles and beverages bursting with the farm-fresh flavors that flourish in our agriculture-rich region.
Come taste and explore the possibilities!
As part of our new LOCALS program, Happy Boy Farms, will be in the cafe today selling local, organic produce - and once again, bringing the outside in.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Fruits and vegetables with deep colors are certainly beautiful, but those eye-catching colors are actually a signal that they contain important substances that can help your body repair itself. Today, […]
Come to our Summer of Champions opening event today to celebrate the most anticipated athletic event this summer with food inspired by Rio de Janeiro!
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Start your food revolution today with authentic French cafe specials.
Today your cafe team will feature chef specials that help the body stay hydrated as well as refreshing spa water tasting.
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners such as Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy […]
Most Americans consume too much sodium, averaging 3400mg daily, and more than 75% of the sodium we eat comes from processed and restaurant foods. The Bon Appetit from scratch style cooking is a step in the right direction in helping you to enjoy flavorful food with less sodium, and more can be done to reduce […]
Beat the heat with our cool summer drink. Today Chef James serves creative twists on the classic lemonade and blended agua frescas.
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners such as Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA) join us on campus for our monthly Farmer's Market.
'Tis the season to fire up the grill!
Eating a wide variety of vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure a healthful diet. However, many people are unsure of how to prepare wholesome vegetables at home so that they are tasty, or they consume a very limited variety of them. With our GREAT ASPARAGUS CHALLENGE, Chef James and team will demonstrate and […]
We're lucky to live in an area rich with local farms and artisans. We're even luckier to have our local partners, Baia Naichi Farm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA) join us on campus for our monthly Farmer's Market.
Great weather and longer days make the month of May the perfect time to celebrate National Barbecue Month. Join Chef James and your cafe team on the patio as they Fire-up the Grill and celebrate everything good about marinade, spice-rubbed and basted barbecue goodness.
Victory belonged to the Mexican army in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Ever since then, Cinco de Mayo (The Fifth of May) has been an annual celebration for many people. Join us in your café on Thursday, May 5th, as we celebrate the festivities by cooking up some cinco-star Mexican cuisine, a live […]
Join Chef James and the cafe team in celebrating the "King of Meats" with today's lunch special.
There are many things we all do year-round to help reduce the environmental and social impact of the food system. For the Earth Day 2016 celebration (and beyond), we want you the guest to know that by eating with us, you are part of a large-scale solution driving real change in the food system.
April 14 marks the return of the San Joaquin Burger. Made with grass-fed chuck beer, Fiscalini Farm San Joaquin Gold cheese, Zuckerman Farm asparagus and zinfandel aioli. Help Chef James and team welcome it home.
Foods that are good for the earth are often the same ones that are the most nutritious. Join us in celebrating the return of the Farmer’s Market. With local partners such as BaiaNaichiFarm (Sunol, CA) and Happy Boy Farm (Freedom, CA), we’re bringing the farm to you!
Popcorn is an amazing food, and a delightful treat, capable of being so many different forms of things. From the traditional buttered popcorn, to the colorful Saran wrapped candy popcorn balls that used to be given out by little ol’ Grandmas everywhere at Halloween, this hot popped corn treat has found its way into every […]
Our #PiDay menu is almost as infinite as #pi itself. Come check out what your chefs have created for today's special.
In celebration of Lunar New Year, we’ve prepared a variety of dishes representing the four primary culinary regions of China. While modern times have blurred regional lines, the traditions of each area endure. Chef James and the cafe team invite you to discover these regional distinctions and hope to surprise you with flavorful, classical Chinese dishes made […]
Unfortunately, the times when we would most benefit form healthy foods, such as under stress, are when we're most likely to reach for foods that are unhealthy. This month we encourage you to drink a relaxing cup of tea. Be creative and personalize your own cup of tea this Wednesday in the cafe and learn […]
Our in-house bakery is preparing rustic pies perfect for your Thanksgiving! Place your order today to secure the best dessert at your holiday table. Pre-order by November 20th for pick-up on November 23rd,24th, or 25th. Start your order here!
Join us in the cafe to celebrate Food Day and learn about Bon Appetit's well-being commitments. Food Day is a nationwide event, celebrated each October with a focus on healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.
For the month of September, we’re focusing on the nutrition and flavor benefits of eating food that is harvested close to home and in season. Join us September 29th for a lunch entree prepared entirely from locally grown and crafted ingredients! Well-Being Challenge This month, we challenge you to get to know your food – and […]
Join us Tuesday, September 29th as we celebrate one of our locally crafted ingredients - Olivina Olive Oil Olivina will be pouring selected samplings of their favorite oils throughout lunch Retail oils will also be available for purchase.
The BBQ series FINALE on Wednesday, September 16th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and the return of Chef James' house-made pastrami sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice […]
For the month of August, we’re focusing on phytonutrients that are found in deeply colored plant-based foods. Some nutrients are necessary for life, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrate, but phytonutrients, although not necessary, support and promote health to increase quality of life. Join us for a special presentation from Fred Hempel- a farmer with […]
As the weather heats up, it’s important that you remember to take time to stay hydrated. Although water is the best way to quench your thirst, other healthy beverages and even foods can provide fluid to help you meet your hydration needs. Come to the Pleasanton Cafe to participate in our Spa Water Line-Up, learn more about […]
with summer comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on July 30th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
Every dog has its' day! Build your own specialty hot dog at our classics station. We will feature all the standard toppings plus a few that will dare you to challenge your palate.
The BBQ series continues on Wednesday, June 15th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made shredded beef sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice of fresh squeezed […]
Salt – we all need it to survive, but too much is not good for us and most Americans consume salt in quantities much higher than recommended. Come to Pleasanton Cafe to participate in our Sodium Shockers activity on Wednesday, June 24th, and learn about ingredients with high sodium and lower salt, but still tasty, alternatives.
The BBQ series continues on Wednesday, June 24th! Café patio from 11:00 am– 1:30 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made beef ball-tip sandwich as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served with seasonal salads and sides and choice of fresh […]
NUUBIA SF is a local Bay Area artisan chocolatier making fine confections hand crafted from precious, humanely sourced ingredients. They love making fine chocolates, putting smiles on peoples faces, and giving people a peak into the world of fine chocolatiers. Learn more about their passion to protect the planet and taste what Nuubia has to offer. […]
With spring comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on Wednesday, June 16th-18th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
Vegetables can be twisty, fuzzy, bumpy, slimy, and funny looking, and sometimes it can be daunting to figure out how to cook with them. However, by eating many different kinds of vegetables, even the funny looking ones, you will reap the benefits of a variety of nutrients. Come to the Pleasanton Cafe to participate in […]
Are you ready for BBQ season? We will kick off our monthly outdoor BBQ on Wednesday, May 20th. Café patio from 11:00 am– 2:00 pm Featuring our St Louis BBQ pork ribs, grilled half chicken with lemon and rosemary, and house-made pastrami as well as other great outdoor favorites throughout the season! All are served […]
With spring comes fresh local produce! Join us in the cafe on Wednesday, May 13th for a Farmer's Market table featuring seasonal produce from local producers including Baia Nicchia (Sunol) and Happy Boy Farms (Freedom). The chef will also provide recipes for you to create delicious at meals at home.
Join us in the cafe on Tuesday, May 12th for a strawberry-poppy seed vinaigrette demonstration. Learn to create your own delicious vinaigrette with the first strawberries of the season! We will also be offering pastry Chef Terri Wu’s house-made and preservative-free Black Pepper and Strawberry jam for purchase. Share it with your family or top off […]
Join us in the cafe on Tuesday, May 5th for a Mexican fiesta. Churros Guerrero will be in the courtyard again this year, and a live mariachi band will be roaming the dinning room throughout lunch. Enjoy some classic Mexican dishes such as mole pato and pork posole.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 and we've got you covered! We will have an assortment of Mother's Day treats made by Oracle's own pastry Chef Terri at Oracle HQ. Place your order online by Wednesday, May 6th for pick-up in the café Friday, May 8th. Order form is linked here.
